Sarah's Oil.

Name: Sarah's Oil
Genre: Drama, History, Family, Biography
Released: 2025-11-07
Duration: 103 min
Cast: Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, Mel Rodriguez

Her land. Her future. Her fight.

Young Sarah Rector believes there is oil beneath her Oklahoma land. When that belief proves right, her family must resist powerful people who want to take control of her unexpected fortune.

86%Tomatometer14 critics · Rotten Tomatoes

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Why it’s a little special

An inspiring historical drama that can open conversations about racism, property, fairness and whose stories get remembered.

BEFORE YOU PRESS PLAY

Know the story.
Know your little people.

Parental guidance suggested

US film rating

Racism, threats, intimidation and some violence accompany the struggle over Sarah's land. Expect tense scenes, occasional language and explicit faith themes.

Our notes are a starting point, not an age recommendation. G and PG films can still include intense moments. You know your family best.

BEHIND THE SCENES

The little details.

Directed by: Cyrus Nowrasteh
Starring: Zachary Levi, Naya Desir-Johnson, Sonequa Martin-Green, Garret Dillahunt, Mel Rodriguez, Kenric Green, Bridget Regan, Stelio Savante, Adyan Copes, Selase Botchway, Vic Trevino, Marco Fuller
Written by: Betsy Giffen Nowrasteh, Cyrus Nowrasteh
Produced by: John Shepherd, Kevin Downes, Daryl Lefever, Andrew Erwin, Jon Erwin, Zachary Levi, Derrick Williams, Tony Young, Katelyn Botsch, Scott Fort, Sherry Kang, Russell Wilson, Ciara
Release date: November 7, 2025
Runtime: 103 minutes
Genre: Drama, History, Family, Biography
Studio: MGM
Language: English